Happy first days of school!

From pre-K to senior year, the first day of school is momentous! Here is a display of photos, most sent from proud parents and guardians. We hope everyone has an incredible 2025-2026 school year! We are #PineBushProud

Aaron Hopmayer receives the Christopher Bement Award for 2025

Superintendent Joe Lenz presented the Christopher Bement Award at the 2025 opening convocation at Pine Bush High School on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The recipient is Pine Bush High School Principal Aaron Hopmayer.     “His voice can be heard booming with pride and encouragement and sometimes a reminder or two about what it means to …

Two PBHS students complete the Class of 2025 in a moving summer graduation

We can now close the book on the Pine Bush High School Class of 2025! Congratulations to Thomas Ix-Burris and Jamil Sneed who earned their diplomas on Thursday, Aug. 21. Thomas was in attendance at the ceremony, while Jamil was attending SUNY Morrisville. Thomas was cheered by his friends and family members, as well as …

September menus are now posted – remember meals are at no cost for all students

September menus are now posted! Students will be back in the buildings on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Each student in the district will receive one breakfast and one lunch meal each day, at no charge. A second meal or a la carte item may be purchased. Please encourage your students to try the district meals – …

Attention seniors: Parking permit applications are now available

Parking Permit Contract: Please read the rules listed here, complete the questions on the parking permit application, and both student and parent/guardian click the boxes at the end of the form to affirm. Starting September 2025: Parking on school premises is a SENIOR privilege. Senior students may apply for a parking permit any time throughout …

New ‘bell-to-bell’ law prohibiting internet-enabled devices in schools goes into effect in September

Earlier this year, New York State, led by the governor, passed a new law that will go into effect this fall, prohibiting student use of smartphones and similar internet-enabled devices during the school day in all public schools. While students may still use these devices before and after school, they will no longer be permitted …

PBHS student Nessa Wendell is studying at Stanford this summer

Pine Bush High School student Nessa Wendell is having a dream summer. This rising senior is spending most of her summer at Stanford University in northern California for an enrichment program that will earn her eight credits and a transcript from one of the most prestigious universities in the country. The program is a competitive …

Law and Leadership Academy grads grew mentally, physically during their summer

After more than 100 hours of instruction, physical challenges and many guest speakers, 84 students graduated from the rigorous Leadership and Law Academy here at Pine Bush High School on Friday, July 18. This academy is a partnership between the district, the Town of Crawford Police Department and the US Army. Students learned from a …

Aviation Academy students look back on an incredible learning experience

Thirty Pine Bush High School students soared this summer. They were part of the Aviation Academy and learned about every aspect of flying. The students spent the better part of their three weeks at the Hudson Valley Regional Airport learning about all that is involved in aviation: they did pre-flight checks, experienced two simulators, learned …

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Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Joseph Lenz
Superintendent of Schools
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